Booksteve’s Library is a site about…well everything. As the author, Steven Thompson states in the heading: A look at books, movies, comics, music, ads and collectibles from my vast and virtual pop culture library. I was lead there from Cartoon Brew with pictures of Hanna-Barbera Land at Kings Island. I went there on a trip …
Jan 29
Space Ghost comic by Alex Toth
From the semi-official Alex Toth website tothfans.com. They post scans of the Mr. Toths work every day on a regular basis. I went to the site today and found that the page of the day was the cover of Hanna-Barbera TV Stars comic with a Super Hero theme. The next page, tomorrows is the first …
Jan 26
The other blog…er…log
It has come to my attention that some of you don’t realise that I have two diffrent blogs. The other one is my Production Log for my comic book sieries Beyond the Great Chimney. Most of my notes on craft and technique as well as my artwork will be more likely found on the log. …
Jan 26
Update 1-26
I have been busy working on some graphic design projects, whice has taken some of the time away from BTGC. I am also planning to update the site through out the next two weeks leading up to Wondercon. In the realms of the continuing adventures of your BTGC friends, I have just about finished the …
Jan 26
Inspiration by the comic masters
Sometimes when I want to be inspired by the comic book artist of the past, I visit sites that are displaying or selling their original art. Here are some of my favorites.collectingfool.comThey have excellent gallerys on Phil Noto and Alex Toth that are worth checking out. Comics at HeritageGalleries.comFor this site you need to sign …
Jan 26
What kind of Burger Joint are you?
A few weeks ago, when I was at MacWorld Expo. I went to In-N-Out burger(because a man’s got to eat). I am always impressed with In-N-Out: a) their staff is always polite, well trained and professional b) the menu is simple, but the quality is superb. Now at McDonalds or Burger King they have lots …
Jan 26
Book Publishing Scams MP3
I found, through a link on absolutewrite.com, a radio interview about Book Publishing Scams. I think it’s important for all of us who self publish, or want to be publish to know whats going on. Very interesting. from the WTOP: Of Consuming Interest site: Daniel Steven, co-author of ‘Street Smart Author’, discusses common scams new …
Jan 13
AARRRRR, it’s 826 Valencia St.
Last Friday, a week ago, I had the pleasure of visiting 826 Valencia St. 826 is one of the the writing centers founded by writer Dave Eggers (editor of McSweenys literary magazine) to help kids with their writing. Simply put, 826 Valencia helps students, ages 8–18, to develop their writing skills. Whether the students are …
